Information for authors

Instructions for authors

Templates

Starting June 2024, all manuscripts submitted to Journal of Health and Religion (JHR)  must follow the templates provided on the journal's website. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses should adhere to the Original Article template.

Language and format

  • Write your manuscripts in clear American English. If the editor recommends it, authors may use provisional English language editing services to eliminate grammatical or spelling errors.
  • Content should be free from bias, stereotypes, and cultural assumptions. Use gender-neutral language and avoid phrases like "we conducted a study" in favor of "a study was conducted."
  • Required manuscript sections: Author Information, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusions, and Declarations. The text should integrate tables and figures.

The structure of the manuscript

Original Article and Short Communication Format:

  1. Title Page
    • Title: Concise and informative; avoid abbreviations and formulas.
    • Author Names and Affiliations: Indicate full names with affiliations using superscript letters to denote each affiliation.
    • Corresponding Author: Identify the submitting author who will handle correspondence.
    • Please include the present address as a footnote if applicable.
  2. Abstract:
    • The abstract should be concise and unstructured, providing a summary of the background, aim, methods, results, and conclusion. The abstract must be able to stand alone, avoiding references and uncommon abbreviations (which must be defined upon first use).
  3. Keywords:
    • Include five keywords that classify the paper by subject area and assist in indexing. Keywords should not duplicate title words and should conform to Index Medicus.
  4. Introduction:
    • Provide background and state the study's aims at the end.
  5. Methods:
    • Use subheadings and provide detailed information allowing replication. Include relevant subheadings from STROBE, CONSORT, ARRIVE, and PRISMA checklists as applicable.
  6. Results:
    • Present the results clearly with subheadings, including tables and figures directly in the text.
  7. Discussion:
    • Discuss the significance of the results without extensive citations or subheadings.
  8. Conclusions:
    • Summarize the main conclusions derived from the results, avoiding references to other studies.
  9. Declarations:
    • Include:
      • Ethics Approval: Clearly state the ethical approval, institution, and approval number.
      • Acknowledgements: Recognize individuals who assisted in the research or manuscript preparation.
      • Competing Interests: State any conflicts; if none exist, declare, "The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest."
      • Funding: List funding sources succinctly or declare no external funding.
      • Underlying Data: Provide accessibility statements for data supporting the findings.

References

  • No citations in the abstract. Authors are responsible for the accuracy of literature citations. Refer to the specific format guidelines for preparing the reference list.

Tables and figures

  • Tables: Submit as editable text (not images) and place them directly in the manuscript.
  • Figures: These should be of high quality, using the Georgia font and the Journal of Health and Religion (JHR)  color tone.

 

Review Article

Journal of Health and Religion (JHR)  welcomes review articles on engaging topics offering new insights and perspectives on infection, Public Health, Global Health, tropical diseases, One Health, and the tropics. The format for review articles is as follows:

Title Page

  • Title: Should be concise and informative. Avoid abbreviations and formulas where possible to enhance information retrieval.
  • Author Names and Affiliations: Ensure accurate spelling by assigning each author a family name. Present authors' affiliations below their names according to the provided templates, using lower-case superscript letters for each affiliation. Write the middle names as initials.
  • Corresponding Author: Identify who will handle correspondence throughout the review process and post-publication. In Journal of Health and Religion (JHR) , the corresponding author must be the submitting author.
  • Present Address: You may include a 'present address' as a footnote if the author has moved or is visiting. The primary affiliation address must remain where the work was conducted.

Abstract

  • A concise, non-structured abstract stating the background and aim of the review is required. Avoid presenting results or conclusions. Do not include references, and avoid nonstandard or uncommon abbreviations unless defined upon first use.

Keywords

  • List five self-sufficient keywords after the abstract for classification purposes. Choose keywords according to Index Medicus and avoid duplicating words from the title.

Introduction

  • Provide adequate background information and clearly state the aim and structure of the review.

Main Body

  • Present a clear and concise discussion of the topic using subheadings. This section should offer insights and analyses relevant to the review.

Conclusions

  • Summarize the main conclusions of the review succinctly, avoiding citation of previous studies.

Declarations

This section should include five components:

  1. Ethics Approval: State "Not required."
  2. Acknowledgements: Acknowledge individuals who assisted in the research, such as those providing language help, writing assistance, or proofreading.
  3. Competing Interests: Provide a competing interests statement. If none exist, state: "The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest."
  4. Funding: List funding sources succinctly. If there was no funding, state either "This study did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors" or "This study received no external funding."
  5. Underlying Data: Provide a statement regarding the availability of data. The statement "All data underlying the results are available as part of the article, and no additional source data are required" is typically sufficient for review articles.

References

  • The abstract does not allow reference citations. Authors are responsible for the accuracy of all citations. Refer to the guidelines on citing and preparing the reference list; review published articles for examples.

Tables and figures

  • Tables: Submit it as editable text (not images) and place it directly in the text.
  • Figure: Use the Georgia font with the Journal of Health and Religion (JHR)  colour tone.  All figures should be high quality.

 

**Case Report Guidelines**

Journal of Health and Religion (JHR)  welcomes case reports that enhance awareness, insight, and offer new perspectives in clinical settings. Below, we outline the structure for submitting case reports.

**Title Page**
The title should be concise and informative. Avoid using abbreviations and formulas to ensure ease of information retrieval.
- **Author Names and Affiliations**: Clearly list the full given names and family names of all authors, ensuring the spellings are accurate. Include the affiliation addresses for each author below their names, using templates and writing middle names as initials. Indicate all affiliations with a lower-case superscript letter next to the author's name.
- **Corresponding Author**: Specify the individual responsible for correspondence throughout the review process and after publication. In Journal of Health and Religion (JHR) , the corresponding author must be the submitting author.
- **Present Address**: If an author has changed their address or has been away during the work, you may include a 'Present Address' as a footnote. However, you must retain the primary affiliation address where the work took place.

**Abstract**
A concise, non-structured abstract is required and should include background information, the aim of the case report, a brief summary of the main results, and conclusions. Steer clear of references and non-standard abbreviations unless you define them upon first use.

**Keywords**
Provide five distinct self-sufficient keywords for subject area classification, following the abstract. Choose keywords based on the Index Medicus, making sure to avoid repetition of words from the title.

**Introduction**
Provide sufficient background information and clearly articulate the aim of the case report.

**Case**
Present patient information in a clear and concise narrative without subheadings, covering the following topics:
The document provides a chronological summary of the patient's presentation, diagnostic procedures, interventions, and outcomes.
We provide comprehensive explanations of diagnostic tests, imaging studies, laboratory findings, and differential diagnoses.
The treatments provided include medications, surgical procedures, and other therapies, along with follow-ups and outcomes.

**Discussion**
Present a comprehensive discussion that compares the case with existing literature. Emphasize clinical implications, lessons learned, and any unusual aspects of the case. Discuss the rationale behind the chosen interventions and their outcomes.

**Conclusions**
Briefly summarize the primary conclusions of the case without citing previous studies.

**Declarations**
This section must include five components:
- **Ethics Approval**: Clearly describe the process of obtaining informed consent.
- **Acknowledgements**: Recognize individuals who assisted with clinical management or manuscript preparation, including those providing language assistance or proofreading.
Include a statement about any competing interests. If none exist, state: “The authors declare that there are no conflicts of interest.”
- **Funding**: List any funding sources succinctly. If there was no funding, state either "This study did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors" or "This study received no external funding."
- **Underlying Data**: Provide a statement regarding data availability. For case reports, it is typically sufficient to state, "All data underlying the results are available as part of the article, and no additional source data are required."

**References**
The abstract should not include reference citations. Authors are responsible for the accuracy of all citations. Review the guidelines for citing and preparing the reference list, and consider reviewing published articles for examples.

**Tables and Figures**
- **Tables**: Submit the tables as editable text, not images, and place them directly within the text.
- **Figures**: Use the Georgia font in the Journal of Health and Religion (JHR)  color tone. All figures should be of high quality.

Tables and figures

You should submit tables as editable text, not as images, and place them directly in the text. Number tables consecutively in accordance with their appearance in the text and place any table notes below the table body. Please ensure that the data presented tables do not duplicate results described elsewhere in the article. Please avoid using vertical rules and shading in table cells.

All figures should use the Georgia font and all figures should be created in high quality. The figures should be prepared  with the Journal of Health and Religion (JHR)  color and if there are many colors in the diagram, one of them should use the Journal of Health and Religion (JHR)  color. If the figures are created in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) then please supply 'as is' in the native document format. If you create the figures using a non-Microsoft Office program, please convert them into images in TIFF or JPEG at a minimum resolution of 300 dpi. The Journal of Health and Religion (JHR) Journal of Health and Religion (JHR) Journal of Health and Religion (JHR)  Editor reserves the right to request that authors revise the figures if necessary.